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Fiancé(e) visa FAQ

What is a Fiancé(e) visa? A Fiancé(e) visa allows a British or settled person in the UK to bring their non-EEA fiancé to join them in the UK with the intention of getting married within six months of being granted...

Time Spent As Extended Family Member Without Recognition Does Not Count

In Selim Macastena v SSHD [2018] EWCA Civ 1558 the Court of Appeal considered whether the time spent in a  durable relationship with a woman, who is an EEA national with permanent residence, can be added to...

Upper Tribunal Rules on Protection Claims by Ukraine Draft-Evaders

As the war in Eastern Ukraine rages on, there has been a marked increase in the number of Ukrainians migrating to the UK. Many of them are young men seeking asylum, evading the military draft re-introduced in Ukraine...

Work Visa Success Stories

Our business immigration barristers assist national and international businesses to recruit and retain the skilled workers that they need in the UK. We have assisted company directors, self-employed persons and...

Latest on TOEIC/ETS cases - Court of Appeal case of Khan

Those familiar with TOEIC/ETS deception cases will be aware that these cases have led to a considerable amount of litigation. The latest Court of Appeal case of Khan & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department...

What has changed for Returning Residents?

The changes to the Immigration Rules announced in the statement of changes laid before Parliament on 15 June 2018, came into effect on 6 July 2018. These included changes to the Rules on returning residents, at...

Is your business eligible to establish a UK branch or subsidiary?

The sole representative of an overseas business visa is an excellent route for some companies to set-up a new presence in the UK, and offers an alternative to applying for a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa in some circumstances....

New immigration route for overseas researchers to come to the UK

As part of its effort to encourage the ongoing growth of the research sector in the UK, the Home Office has introduced a new ‘UKRI Science, Research and Academia’ scheme for overseas researchers to come...

Status of EU citizens post Brexit - Settled Status

After a long wait, on 21 June 2018, the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Sajid Javid, announced the Government’s plans for EU citizens wishing to remain in the UK post Brexit, including the process...

Delay in Immigration Tribunal Decision-Making

Delay is a common concept in the context of decision making by UK Visas & Immigration.  In SS (Sri Lanka) [2018] EWCA Civ 139, the Court of Appeal recently considered delay in the promulgation of judgments/determinations...

UK Entrepreneur Visa Success Stories

Our immigration barristers have assisted many individuals and their families to enter and remain in the UK under the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa route.  Our clients have included interior designers, musicians, artists,...

Immigration Appeal Adjournments in the First-tier Immigration Tribunal

Although waiting times for an immigration appeal in the UK are currently very long, with an average of 12 months, there may be circumstances where an adjournment is necessary to allow further time to...